Research supplements that are proven to help with aging and take them as instructed

If you feel your better years are behind you, try writing down your thoughts. This can be done through a poem, blog, letter or journal. Writing gets your brain working, and you can express who you are or may even come up with new ideas. The best part is you will realize how much knowledge and wisdom you already have with which you can impart to others.

Try moving around more and sitting still less. Especially if you're retired and aren't moving around for work any more. Try taking up a hobby that involves moving around - golf is a particularly good once since it's not a high impact sport but it keeps you moving. Studies have shown that getting up and moving can help you keep your blood pressure levels in normal ranges and lower your risk for heart problems.

Do not let getting older keep you from learning new things. Take advantage of the free time granted by retirement to take a college class (many of which are discounted for older folks), attend a seminar, or otherwise pick up a new skill. This not only gives you something to do with free time, but it helps to keep your mind active and engaged in new tasks.

As you get older, exercising your mind is just as important as exercising your body. Challenging your mind can help you to keep your memory sharp and deter cognitive diseases. Try changing up some of the activities that you normally enjoy. For example, if you like to cook, try some new recipes. If you like games, challenge your spouse or grandchild to a game of Scrabble. Another way to keep your mind from running on autopilot is to vary your everyday habits. Shop at a different grocery store. If you're right-handed, try eating, brushing your hair and other simple activities with your left hand and vice versa. If you're in the dark about new technology, enroll in a computer course at your local community college. The opportunities that await you are vast, fun, informative and stimulating.

Keep an active social circle. Many older people find that they drift apart from family members, as those family members develop lives of their own. You may lose friends to illness, disability, and even death. Keep making new friends and stay in contact with family. You'll be happier and healthier for it.

Research supplements that are proven to help with aging and take them as instructed. As you age, your body's nutritional requirements change. Look for supplements that are specific to your current age and needs. Talk with a doctor if you have questions over what your needs may be. The doctor can lead you on the right path to make sure you are getting the proper nutritional supplements in your life.

If your goal is to age gracefully and with dignity, it is our hope that the contents of this article have been helpful to you. You are, after all, only as old as you feel! So if you still feel young at heart, let that reflect in how you look!

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